| New bridges and trails for Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve | New bridges and trails for Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve | <div class="ExternalClass5D9916C8418E4A41BB96512FC5CFB373"><p>Hikers, cyclists and dog walkers will once again be able to cross the Seymour River on the Fisherman’s Trail – thanks to a higher and longer bridge that’s been built in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR).</p><p>The new Seymour River Suspension Bridge replaces the former popular Twin Bridge, which was removed following a major rock slide in December 2014 that partially blocked the Seymour River and flooded the old bridge site and area trails. </p><p>The new bridge crosses over the Seymour River and reconnects the trail network on the east and west sides of the river. Improvements are also being made to area trail connections to improve recreational access. </p><p>Metro Vancouver has also built a new single-lane bridge at the north end of Riverside Drive. Along with pedestrian access, this bridge will provide staff with vehicle access to maintain water infrastructure and the LSCR trail network. The aging staircase along the Baden-Powell Trail at the Seymour River Canyon is also being replaced. Updates on bridge and trail openings can be found on the Metro Vancouver website <a href="/trailconnections" target="_blank">www.metrovancouver.org/trailconnections</a>.</p><p>The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve is a 5,668-hectare site managed by Metro Vancouver to support multiple interests, including those of the water utility, as well as for its ecological, recreational, and educational significance.</p><p>The Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam water supply areas are closed to the public for protection from pollution, erosion, fire and other hazards to the drinking water supply. The public can tour the water supply areas during Metro Vancouver’s summer Watershed Tours. <a href="/events/watershed-tours" target="_blank">www.metrovancouver.org/events/watershed-tours</a>.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Issue48-LSCR.jpg | 2018-12-19T08:00:00Z | GP0|#3063252b-10c7-407c-bea0-257765670655;L0|#03063252b-10c7-407c-bea0-257765670655|Issue 48;GTSet|#d14ffe11-45dc-48fb-8684-ff109cf15a74 | <div class="ExternalClass88AE7F8262BF4A21BA78790D088064AC"><p>Hikers, cyclists and
dog walkers will once again be able to cross the Seymour River on the
Fisherman’s Trail – thanks to a higher and longer bridge that’s been built in
the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR).</p></div> | 0 | |
